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Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2018, 19:22
Replies: 451
Views: 85,889
Posted By Littlest Hobo

As one female resigns from the LAA, another one...

As one female resigns from the LAA, another one joins...

I've been meaning to join for ages but thanks to all this publicity I've finally been prompted into doing it! My small contribution to...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2018, 20:15
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,126
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Here you go, from the previous website...

Here you go, from the previous website www.capetowntogoodwood.com

https://web.archive.org/web/20130903194145/http://www.capetowntogoodwood.com/
...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2018, 12:50
Replies: 26
Views: 12,183
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Unfortunately not, but why don't you stop by the...

Unfortunately not, but why don't you stop by the airfield anyway? There are some interesting aircraft in the hangars and the Pilot's Hub cafe is a lovely spot. There may well be other pilots around...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2017, 15:43
Replies: 42
Views: 9,050
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Appying that to my memories of the aging Highland...

Appying that to my memories of the aging Highland community where I grew up = yuck......

Fine patch of grass you’ve got there, by the way :)
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2017, 13:44
Replies: 42
Views: 9,050
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Highland Airports...

This time we got Shetland, East Lothian, Dundee and some wee croft in Forfar of all places... Looks like everyone wants to be a Highlander these days!

The BBC should be done for false advertising!...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2017, 11:50
Replies: 42
Views: 9,050
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Some old footage in there I think as it's a good...

Some old footage in there I think as it's a good while since Loganair went to Wick with BA livery but it was lovely to see my childhood home and the cheery Andy Bruce :)

Tempted to try gliding...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2017, 09:13
Replies: 8
Views: 6,758
Posted By Littlest Hobo

I've been using the S1 passive for just over a...

I've been using the S1 passive for just over a year and have had no problems so far. It's a bit bulkier (size, not weight) than some others I tried but it's super comfortable.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2017, 08:40
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,126
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Out of interest, is anyone planning to attend...

Out of interest, is anyone planning to attend Dronetech Europe in Bristol on 10-11 May?

Speakers » Dronetech Europe Dronetech Europe (http://www.dronetecheurope.com/speakers/)

"Our speakers are...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2017, 14:59
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,126
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Terry, I really think you have missed (or are...

Terry, I really think you have missed (or are avoiding) the point here. This has long since moved on from the "solo" word appearing in the media. The focus now is on the solo word coming straight...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2017, 07:57
Replies: 33
Views: 3,346
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Terry - agreed. I am often booked for STEM talks...

Terry - agreed. I am often booked for STEM talks (particularly to girls) but before accepting I always remind the teacher/organiser that those in the audience weren't even born when I started...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2017, 08:33
Replies: 33
Views: 3,346
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Rod, Genghis has some great advice in post #7...

Rod, Genghis has some great advice in post #7 that you should really consider drawing from, as these are the sort of things I find successfu in my talks.

You don't say what age group the young...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2017, 15:27
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,126
Posted By Littlest Hobo

an odd one; what relevance does this have to...

an odd one; what relevance does this have to anything she claims to have done or is it simply to add a little more embellishment to the story? Not suggesting it's untrue however this is a classic...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2017, 11:58
Replies: 27
Views: 8,772
Posted By Littlest Hobo

I love your stories! :)

I love your stories! :)
Forum: Private Flying
4th Dec 2016, 08:46
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,126
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Good morning Terry, I think for most people...

Good morning Terry,

I think for most people that is very simple - an honest answer to the clear questions that have been posted multiple times on this thread and elsewhere.

For me, some sound...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Dec 2016, 08:30
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,126
Posted By Littlest Hobo

I guess in that case there must be evidence...

I guess in that case there must be evidence available to demonstrate why Tracey is an inspiration to young people in particular?

The only examples I've seen are of Tracey delivering a message of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Nov 2016, 11:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,495
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Inspiring Pilots

Buried in another thread in the Private Flying forum there are loads anecdotes about pilots who have achieved amazing things, and various other threads are dedicated to a particular pilot/event. I...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2016, 08:37
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,126
Posted By Littlest Hobo

+1 I'm not fussed about solo or not (though...

+1

I'm not fussed about solo or not (though the deceit makes it very difficult to feel any sympathy) but I do feel very strongly about the message given to children when trying to encourage...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2016, 16:06
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,126
Posted By Littlest Hobo

That statement sums up the situation for me...

That statement sums up the situation for me perfectly. I'd be appalled if my daughter was exposed to Ms. Curtis-Taylor's outreach in the name of aviation/engineering/STEM.

I speak not only as a...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Nov 2016, 08:30
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,126
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Does it have to be restricted to women pilots? I...

Does it have to be restricted to women pilots? I am equally inspired by the great achievements of men. It might end up being a massive thread but it would be a great read. Maybe there should be...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2016, 18:22
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,126
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Maybe inspirational pilots such as Mary should...

Maybe inspirational pilots such as Mary should have a thread of their own instead of having these great stories hidden in a thread named after someone else...?
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2016, 18:27
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,126
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Same. I was looking forward to it but thankfully...

Same. I was looking forward to it but thankfully hadn't paid for my ticket when the speaker was announced.

Part of me was tempted to go anyway to see what the speaker had to say, but common sense...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2016, 21:07
Replies: 5
Views: 1,441
Posted By Littlest Hobo

The insurer I used when I took out a mortgage...

The insurer I used when I took out a mortgage would not agree to cover me for recreational flying so I took out a new policy with L&G when I started PPL training and they had no issues with it.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2016, 12:21
Replies: 190
Views: 127,677
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Thank you for this t.felici, great resource! :ok:...

Thank you for this t.felici, great resource! :ok:

It's a shame there's very few in Surrey / Kent...

I have never flown to the airfield but can recommend Dornoch Castle Hotel for anyone taking a...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2016, 20:06
Replies: 52
Views: 15,561
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Pilot's Hub at Redhill is highly recommended,...

Pilot's Hub at Redhill is highly recommended, particularly for brunch.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2016, 22:03
Replies: 24
Views: 3,883
Posted By Littlest Hobo

I'd try to find a Vulcan in need of some TLC and...

I'd try to find a Vulcan in need of some TLC and make an impressive static display in the grounds of my (post lotto win) estate.

It's too early in my PPL life to know what I'd choose to fly around...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Feb 2016, 20:32
Replies: 77
Views: 22,676
Posted By Littlest Hobo

That may be so, but this campaign is about women...

That may be so, but this campaign is about women in the flight deck rather than the industry in general.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Feb 2016, 08:50
Replies: 77
Views: 22,676
Posted By Littlest Hobo

What Reverserbucket said. I love to learn so...

What Reverserbucket said. I love to learn so would definitely consider further qualifications as time, money and other life factors permit, but my motivation will be to become a better pilot, not a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Feb 2016, 12:50
Replies: 77
Views: 22,676
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Absolutely right, it's not practical to be more...

Absolutely right, it's not practical to be more accommodating towards working mothers and so it's very doubtful that they will get the floods of female applicants they seem to be looking for right...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Feb 2016, 12:16
Replies: 77
Views: 22,676
Posted By Littlest Hobo

I was trying to be subtle about it, at least! ...

I was trying to be subtle about it, at least! :p;)



I have to disagree with that - I have an engineering degree and have worked in the oil and gas and now aviation industries, and I know...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Feb 2016, 10:33
Replies: 77
Views: 22,676
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Why don't more girls apply to pilot training...

Why don't more girls apply to pilot training schemes? Can't answer for others but my reasons are as follows:

1) When I was a footloose and fancy free high school leaver, having a good degree...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Feb 2016, 10:15
Replies: 77
Views: 22,676
Posted By Littlest Hobo

We have SOPs and management tools in the...

We have SOPs and management tools in the (male-dominated) industry I work in too, but the way these are implemented varies somewhat dependent on the backgrounds, personality traits and team dynamic...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Feb 2016, 10:15
Replies: 77
Views: 22,676
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Surely by positively discriminating, they are...

Surely by positively discriminating, they are also automatically negatively discriminating? Or maybe I am being too simplistic...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Feb 2016, 12:34
Replies: 77
Views: 22,676
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Not sure if any of the opinions so far have been...

Not sure if any of the opinions so far have been from women, but I'll throw my female view into the ring...


I wholeheartedly agree with pretty much everyone who has posted so far - throwing...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2016, 13:03
Replies: 10
Views: 1,651
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Hackett, sounds good! PM me with dates when you...

Hackett, sounds good! PM me with dates when you know what you're doing and I'll try to join when I can :)
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2016, 10:57
Replies: 10
Views: 1,651
Posted By Littlest Hobo

Loved reading this! Maybe I will do the same...

Loved reading this! Maybe I will do the same once I've passed my skills test. :ok:


As far as mates finding it interesting or not, I usually get "Gosh, that's unusual for a woman" before their...
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